In the series "Lost", Desmond was discouraged from leaving his underground station by being told the island outside was contaminated and that a "vaccine" must be routinely used to prevent infection. After discovering the ruse, Desmond tries to gently discourage Claire who had begun using the "vaccine" to keep her baby healthy and discourage others from "pressing the button" to "save the world".

In the series "Lost", Desmond was discouraged from leaving his underground station by being told the island outside was contaminated and that a "vaccine" must be routinely used to prevent infection. After discovering the rouse, Desmond tries to gently discourage Claire who had begun using the "vaccine" to keep her baby healthy and discourage others from "pressing the button" to "save the world".